Warning: APKs can come from anywhere, and sideloading them doesn’t guarantee any security. If you’re trying to get paid apps for free or download apps with explicit content, beware that they may be harmful to your device.

You can install the APK in one of two ways. The easier way is to open your web browser and browse to the file’s location online, tapping it to download and install. If you like, you can also connect your Fire to your PC and transfer the APK to your device, then simply open it on the device to install.

Got my $50 Kindle Fire! Now to just figure out how to sideload the google play store….

Yes, you're correct. Since we publish these short posts several times during the week, we usually just use a stock image for them, and I wasn't able to find a good picture of a Fire. Thanks for noticing though! :)

Ben is a Deputy Editor at MakeUseOf. He holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Grove City College, where he graduated Cum Laude and with Honors in his major. He enjoys helping others and is passionate about video games as a medium.